AAT Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Summary

Looking to build a long‑term career in accountancy? Start your career today with a Level 3 apprenticeship with Author Tax Limited and Kaplan. You will handle accounts, VAT returns and reports while working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.

Wage: £23,000 per year.

37.5 hours per week (37 hours 30 minutes). Days and times to be confirmed.

Tues 28 July 2026.

1 year 6 months. 1 position available.

Block F, Office 4, Southgate Office Village, 288 Chase Rd, London, N14 6HF.

• Draft and prepare client accounts and statutory accounts, including tax computations.
• Draft quarterly VAT returns.
• Create reports covering financial statements, client business issues, systems and controls.
• Prepare management accounts.
• Correspond with clients and keep the relevant manager informed of developments.
• Prepare P11d forms for review by team members.
• Analyse client records and assist with running payroll.
• Prepare final account packs to send to clients.

The apprenticeship includes time away from working for specialist training. You will study towards the AAT Level 3 and Level 4 qualification over 36 months under an apprenticeship contract.

Kaplan Financial Limited

• Assist with investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools.
• Apply double‑entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for account preparation.
• Reconcile financial data, including preparation and review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within remit.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information so that non‑finance stakeholders can understand it.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and media methods while appreciating the risks and benefits of social media and other digital applications.

Advanced Diploma – AAT Level 3. This level builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level and covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, cost accounting, indirect tax and an advanced synoptic assessment.

• GCSE Maths (grade 9/A* – 6/B) and English (grade 9/A* – 6/B).
• A Level (Any subject) grade A–C.

• Communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Numeracy skills.
• Team working.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• IT skills.